Comparing use of Lists and Grids
Characteristic |
List |
Grid |
Ease of initial UX design |
Templates available. Design process can be more free-form. |
Templates available. Design process is more “linear.” |
Ease of initial program design |
More complex. |
Very easy, using templates. |
Flexibility of UX design and screen usage |
Much more flexible. |
Templates limit flexibility. |
Ease of program modification |
Easier. |
More difficult. |
Efficiency of mobile device screen usage |
Complete flexibility. |
Limited flexibility. |
Rendering of SQL data |
Lighter AJAX callback. |
Heavier AJAX callback. |
SQL update functions |
Lists are read-only; you must design update functions. |
Built-in update functions. |